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Diahan Southard

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Diahan Southard is a leading voice for consumer DNA testing from her position as Founder of Your DNA Guide. Diahan teaches internationally, consults with leading testing companies and forensics experts. Southard's company, Your DNA Guide (YourDNAGuide.com), deploys a team of scientists who provide one-on-one genetic genealogy education and research services. She recently published Your DNA Guide-the Book, that takes you on a step-by-step journey with your DNA in order to find answers to your genealogy questions. You will walk away from an interaction wither her enlightened and motivated as she has a passion for genetic genealogy, a genuine love for people, and a gift for making the technical understandable.

Diahan's Webinars (32)

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DNA Testing
Your DNA Questions Answered Live with Diahan
Diahan Southard
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Your DNA Questions Answered Live with Diahan
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
DNA Testing
Your DNA Questions Answered Live with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
1.3K views
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
Wed, September 1 2021: 18:00 UTC
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8:00
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Should I worry if I don't see my surname listed in my DNA matches?
Diahan Southard
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Should I worry if I don't see my surname listed in my DNA matches?
If you've taken a Y-DNA test you'll be looking closely at the surnames in your DNA match list. What if the surname matches don't match your own surname? Diahan Southard explains why that happens and suggests three steps you should take.
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Should I worry if I don't see my surname listed in my DNA matches?
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Diahan Southard
1.2K views
If you've taken a Y-DNA test you'll be looking closely at the surnames in your DNA match list. What if the surname matches don't match your own surname? Diahan Southard explains why that happens and suggests three steps you should take.
Fri, July 16 2021: 0:00 UTC
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4:00
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingTechZone
What is Genetic Distance?
Diahan Southard
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What is Genetic Distance?
Genetic Distance is a term used in reference to Y-DNA. Learn what it means and how to use it.
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingTechZone
What is Genetic Distance?
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Diahan Southard
1.3K views
Genetic Distance is a term used in reference to Y-DNA. Learn what it means and how to use it.
Fri, April 16 2021: 0:00 UTC
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52:00
24-Hour Webinar MarathonDNA Testing
Four Factors Influencing Your DNA Ethnicity Results
Diahan Southard
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Four Factors Influencing Your DNA Ethnicity Results
Can I find out if I have Native American or African heritage by taking a DNA test? Why does my test say I have an ancestral origin that is not present in my pedigree chart? Why are places I know are in my family history missing from my chart? Why…
24-Hour Webinar MarathonDNA Testing
Four Factors Influencing Your DNA Ethnicity Results
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Diahan Southard
6.0K views
Can I find out if I have Native American or African heritage by taking a DNA test? Why does my test say I have an ancestral origin that is not present in my pedigree chart? Why are places I know are in my family history missing from my chart? Why…
Thu, April 8 2021: 0:00 UTC
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1:30:00
DNA Testing
Me and My 1000+ DNA Cousins
Diahan Southard
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Me and My 1000+ DNA Cousins
If you have seen the results from an autosomal DNA test you have likely seen a long long list of 4th cousins. Who are all of these people? Are all of them relevant to my family history research? How do I go about figuring that out? We will cover the…
DNA Testing
Me and My 1000+ DNA Cousins
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Diahan Southard
20.0K views
If you have seen the results from an autosomal DNA test you have likely seen a long long list of 4th cousins. Who are all of these people? Are all of them relevant to my family history research? How do I go about figuring that out? We will cover the…
Wed, February 3 2021: 19:00 UTC
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1:28:00
DNA Testing
Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
Diahan Southard
6.4K views
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Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
DNA Testing
Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
6.4K views
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
Fri, December 4 2020: 0:00 UTC
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8:00
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingTechZone
3 Kinds of DNA Tests
Diahan Southard
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3 Kinds of DNA Tests
What are the three different types of DNA tests? And what do they tell you? Find out in this video by Diahan Southard.
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingTechZone
3 Kinds of DNA Tests
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Diahan Southard
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What are the three different types of DNA tests? And what do they tell you? Find out in this video by Diahan Southard.
Fri, November 20 2020: 18:00 UTC
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1:25:00
DNA Testing
Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
Diahan Southard
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Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
DNA Testing
Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
7.6K views
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
Fri, September 18 2020: 0:00 UTC
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8:00
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingTechZone
What are Pile-Up Regions?
Diahan Southard
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What are Pile-Up Regions?
Learn what a pile up region is and how it can impact your understanding of your DNA matches.
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingTechZone
What are Pile-Up Regions?
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Diahan Southard
1.8K views
Learn what a pile up region is and how it can impact your understanding of your DNA matches.
Fri, June 19 2020: 0:00 UTC
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Advanced
1:30:00
DNA Testing
Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
Diahan Southard
5.3K views
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Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
DNA Testing
Your DNA questions answered live with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
5.3K views
Got a DNA question? Diahan Southard will be on hand to answer your questions - LIVE! Submit questions in advance to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com.
Fri, June 12 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:27:00
Legacy Family Tree
Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—More DNA with Diahan
Diahan Southard
5.6K views
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Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—More DNA with Diahan
Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions and your DNA questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee and Diahan Southard. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four "Fridays in May" webinars.
Legacy Family Tree
Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—More DNA with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
5.6K views
Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions and your DNA questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee and Diahan Southard. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four "Fridays in May" webinars.
Fri, May 22 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:28:00
DNA Testing
Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—DNA with Diahan
Diahan Southard
8.4K views
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Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—DNA with Diahan
Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions and your DNA questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee and Diahan Southard. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four Fridays in May webinars.
DNA Testing
Fridays in May: Your Questions Answered LIVE—DNA with Diahan
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Diahan Southard
8.4K views
Now’s your chance to ask your tech questions and your DNA questions. On hand will be experts in their fields: Thomas MacEntee and Diahan Southard. Email your questions to geoff@legacyfamilytree.com. Register once and you will be registered for all four Fridays in May webinars.
Fri, May 15 2020: 0:00 UTC
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50:00
24-Hour Webinar MarathonDNA Testing
How DNA Influences our Identity
Diahan Southard
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How DNA Influences our Identity
It seems like every day we are seeing news stories about individuals who are suddenly discovering their parentage and heritage using DNA testing. We will talk about how these experiences are shaping lives and changing perspectives.
24-Hour Webinar MarathonDNA Testing
How DNA Influences our Identity
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Diahan Southard
8.4K views
It seems like every day we are seeing news stories about individuals who are suddenly discovering their parentage and heritage using DNA testing. We will talk about how these experiences are shaping lives and changing perspectives.
Thu, March 12 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:22:00
DNA TestingDown Under Series
Organizing Your DNA Results (updated!)
Diahan Southard
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Organizing Your DNA Results (updated!)
Now that you have pages of matches and gobs of new information, how do you keep track of it all? We will spend time going over how to create and track correspondence, organization tools within each testing company, as well as strategies for tracking the genealogy information of your matches…
DNA TestingDown Under Series
Organizing Your DNA Results (updated!)
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Diahan Southard
50.7K views
Now that you have pages of matches and gobs of new information, how do you keep track of it all? We will spend time going over how to create and track correspondence, organization tools within each testing company, as well as strategies for tracking the genealogy information of your matches…
Tue, February 4 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:21:00
DNA Testing
A Day Out With Your DNA
Diahan Southard
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A Day Out With Your DNA
While DNA testing for genealogy is no longer a new idea, many companies are offering a new way to look at your DNA. In this lecture we will cover the biggest and brightest options, and help you decide where you should take your DNA, and how to make the...
DNA Testing
A Day Out With Your DNA
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Diahan Southard
10.8K views
While DNA testing for genealogy is no longer a new idea, many companies are offering a new way to look at your DNA. In this lecture we will cover the biggest and brightest options, and help you decide where you should take your DNA, and how to make the...
Wed, October 2 2019: 0:00 UTC
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52:00
DNA TestingMyHeritage
Complementing Your DNA with Genealogy Research
Diahan Southard
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Complementing Your DNA with Genealogy Research
Building a family tree is free and adds a lot of value to your DNA test. Learn how it can help improve the accuracy of relationship estimates, trace common ancestors to uncover how exactly you are related, increase the chances DNA Matches will contact you, and more.
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Complementing Your DNA with Genealogy Research
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Diahan Southard
5.9K views
Building a family tree is free and adds a lot of value to your DNA test. Learn how it can help improve the accuracy of relationship estimates, trace common ancestors to uncover how exactly you are related, increase the chances DNA Matches will contact you, and more.
Sun, September 8 2019: 0:00 UTC
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43:00
DNA TestingMyHeritage
Panel – DNA Testing for Health
Diahan Southard
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Panel – DNA Testing for Health
This panel of DNA experts discusses the advantages of taking a Health DNA test to learn more about how your genes may affect your health and empower you for the future.
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Panel – DNA Testing for Health
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Diahan Southard
392 views
This panel of DNA experts discusses the advantages of taking a Health DNA test to learn more about how your genes may affect your health and empower you for the future.
Sun, September 8 2019: 0:00 UTC
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39:00
DNA TestingMyHeritage
Science for the non-Scientist: How Does MyHeritage Produce their DNA Results?
Diahan Southard
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Science for the non-Scientist: How Does MyHeritage Produce their DNA Results?
DNA test results are a companion to our other research methods. A better understanding of how it all works will lead to better use of the tools for your family history research.
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Science for the non-Scientist: How Does MyHeritage Produce their DNA Results?
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Diahan Southard
664 views
DNA test results are a companion to our other research methods. A better understanding of how it all works will lead to better use of the tools for your family history research.
Sat, September 7 2019: 0:00 UTC
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55:00
Bonus webinarsDNA Testing
Three DNA Tests = Three Times the Fun
Diahan Southard
1.9K views
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Three DNA Tests = Three Times the Fun
Three kinds of DNA tests, five testing companies, and many different outcomes. Learn the basics and leave with confidence in this new area of research.
Bonus webinarsDNA Testing
Three DNA Tests = Three Times the Fun
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Diahan Southard
1.9K views
Three kinds of DNA tests, five testing companies, and many different outcomes. Learn the basics and leave with confidence in this new area of research.
Fri, January 18 2019: 0:00 UTC
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57:56
DNA TestingMyHeritage
Two Ways to Approach Your MyHeritage DNA Match List
Diahan Southard
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Two Ways to Approach Your MyHeritage DNA Match List
When you login to see your matches at MyHeritage DNA, your initial excitement at your sudden popularity (who knew you had thousands of DNA cousins?) is often quickly replaced by confusion as you try to figure out how you are all related. In this easy-to-understand 45 minutes you will learn…
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Two Ways to Approach Your MyHeritage DNA Match List
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Diahan Southard
3.0K views
When you login to see your matches at MyHeritage DNA, your initial excitement at your sudden popularity (who knew you had thousands of DNA cousins?) is often quickly replaced by confusion as you try to figure out how you are all related. In this easy-to-understand 45 minutes you will learn…
Sun, November 4 2018: 0:00 UTC
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46:00
DNA TestingMyHeritage
The Five Best MyHeritage DNA Tools
Diahan Southard
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The Five Best MyHeritage DNA Tools
MyHeritage DNA is leading the industry in providing tools to help understand and interpret DNA test results. But with so many pages to view and buttons to push, it can get confusing. We will discuss the five best tools you can access at MyHeritage to help further your genealogical goals.
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The Five Best MyHeritage DNA Tools
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Diahan Southard
2.3K views
MyHeritage DNA is leading the industry in providing tools to help understand and interpret DNA test results. But with so many pages to view and buttons to push, it can get confusing. We will discuss the five best tools you can access at MyHeritage to help further your genealogical goals.
Sat, November 3 2018: 0:00 UTC
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1:30:00
DNA Testing
The YDNA Test Should Be Your Favorite
Diahan Southard
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The YDNA Test Should Be Your Favorite
The Y chromosome DNA, with its direct paternal line inheritance pattern, is a powerful tool for any genealogist, male or female, seeking to extend or verify a genealogical line. This lecture will cover basic and intermediate principles of using YDNA verify and extend your pedigree chart.
DNA Testing
The YDNA Test Should Be Your Favorite
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Diahan Southard
6.3K views
The Y chromosome DNA, with its direct paternal line inheritance pattern, is a powerful tool for any genealogist, male or female, seeking to extend or verify a genealogical line. This lecture will cover basic and intermediate principles of using YDNA verify and extend your pedigree chart.
Wed, August 29 2018: 0:00 UTC
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43:00
Bonus webinarsDNA Testing
Let DNA Tell Your Story
Diahan Southard
2.2K views
Let DNA Tell Your Story
DNA has the ability to reach beyond generations and across cultural boundaries to unify and strengthen your nuclear and extended family. In this short time together we will learn a few tips that will have your family actually interested in family history.
Bonus webinarsDNA Testing
Let DNA Tell Your Story
Diahan Southard
2.2K views
DNA has the ability to reach beyond generations and across cultural boundaries to unify and strengthen your nuclear and extended family. In this short time together we will learn a few tips that will have your family actually interested in family history.
Fri, February 16 2018: 0:00 UTC
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Advanced
1:29:00
DNA Testing
What Now? Your Next Steps with Autosomal DNA Testing
Diahan Southard
6.8K views
What Now? Your Next Steps with Autosomal DNA Testing
So you have had your autosomal DNA tested- now what?! Come learn in 45 minutes what would take you hours to read about online, and leave armed with enough information to start making your DNA work for you.
DNA Testing
What Now? Your Next Steps with Autosomal DNA Testing
Diahan Southard
6.8K views
So you have had your autosomal DNA tested- now what?! Come learn in 45 minutes what would take you hours to read about online, and leave armed with enough information to start making your DNA work for you.
Fri, June 16 2017: 0:00 UTC
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48:00
Bonus webinarsDNA Testing
Genetic Genealogy: Advanced
Diahan Southard
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Genetic Genealogy: Advanced
Autosomal DNA is a flexible, information-rich test that has most people left wondering what the next steps should be. We will explore the more advanced tools and methodology behind the results at the major testing companies. Take your DNA test to the next level with these exciting genetic genealogy tools!
Bonus webinarsDNA Testing
Genetic Genealogy: Advanced
Diahan Southard
3.1K views
Autosomal DNA is a flexible, information-rich test that has most people left wondering what the next steps should be. We will explore the more advanced tools and methodology behind the results at the major testing companies. Take your DNA test to the next level with these exciting genetic genealogy tools!
Fri, June 16 2017: 0:00 UTC
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56:00
DNA Testing
Navigating YDNA at FamilyTreeDNA.com
Diahan Southard
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Navigating YDNA at FamilyTreeDNA.com
Geoff is ready to close the case of the parentage of Nathan Brown. Traditional genealogy research has built a solid case, and now he wants to solidify the findings by adding DNA to the evidence. He recently located one of Nathan’s living, male, Brown-surnamed descendants who agreed to take…
DNA Testing
Navigating YDNA at FamilyTreeDNA.com
Diahan Southard
7.0K views
Geoff is ready to close the case of the parentage of Nathan Brown. Traditional genealogy research has built a solid case, and now he wants to solidify the findings by adding DNA to the evidence. He recently located one of Nathan’s living, male, Brown-surnamed descendants who agreed to take…
Fri, April 7 2017: 0:00 UTC
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1:31:00
DNA Testing
Finding Missing Persons With DNA Testing
Diahan Southard
5.4K views
Finding Missing Persons With DNA Testing
Do you have an adoption in your line, or are you adopted yourself? Do you have an ancestor who just refuses to be found? DNA testing can be a very powerful tool to help fill in the blanks in your family tree. But how helpful can it really be when…
DNA Testing
Finding Missing Persons With DNA Testing
Diahan Southard
5.4K views
Do you have an adoption in your line, or are you adopted yourself? Do you have an ancestor who just refuses to be found? DNA testing can be a very powerful tool to help fill in the blanks in your family tree. But how helpful can it really be when…
Wed, February 22 2017: 0:00 UTC
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1:33:00
DNA TestingWatch Geoff Live
Watch Geoff Live: GEDmatch.com
Diahan Southard
8.3K views
Watch Geoff Live: GEDmatch.com
After the incredible findings of his first encounter with genetic genealogy, Geoff is ready to take his DNA research to the next level. He wants YOU & the live webinar audience & to be there with him as he explores GEDmatch.com for the first time. On hand to guide, interpret...
DNA TestingWatch Geoff Live
Watch Geoff Live: GEDmatch.com
Diahan Southard
8.3K views
After the incredible findings of his first encounter with genetic genealogy, Geoff is ready to take his DNA research to the next level. He wants YOU & the live webinar audience & to be there with him as he explores GEDmatch.com for the first time. On hand to guide, interpret...
Fri, July 8 2016: 0:00 UTC
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1:42:00
DNA Testing
Circles or Triangles? What Shape is Your DNA?
Diahan Southard
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Circles or Triangles? What Shape is Your DNA?
As we march forward into another year of genetic genealogy much is being discovered about the ways in which we can analyze our autosomal DNA data. There is a hot debate over two seemingly competing ideas: the DNA Circle, or the Triangulation method. The DNA Circle was pioneered by AncestryDNA…
DNA Testing
Circles or Triangles? What Shape is Your DNA?
Diahan Southard
6.2K views
As we march forward into another year of genetic genealogy much is being discovered about the ways in which we can analyze our autosomal DNA data. There is a hot debate over two seemingly competing ideas: the DNA Circle, or the Triangulation method. The DNA Circle was pioneered by AncestryDNA…
Wed, June 29 2016: 0:00 UTC
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1:42:00
DNA TestingWatch Geoff Live
Watch Geoff Live: DNA
Diahan Southard
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Watch Geoff Live: DNA
Geoff finally did it! He took his first step into the world of DNA and had his two maternal grandparents tested (autosomal tests from AncestryDNA). He recently received the testing results and has waited to explore them & for the first time & in front of a LIVE webinar audience.
DNA TestingWatch Geoff Live
Watch Geoff Live: DNA
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Diahan Southard
11.6K views
Geoff finally did it! He took his first step into the world of DNA and had his two maternal grandparents tested (autosomal tests from AncestryDNA). He recently received the testing results and has waited to explore them & for the first time & in front of a LIVE webinar audience.
Tue, April 19 2016: 0:00 UTC
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1:30:00
DNA Testing
Making YDNA and mtDNA Part of Your Family History
Diahan Southard
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Making YDNA and mtDNA Part of Your Family History
With the advent of autosomal DNA testing, many are missing out on the power of the YDNA and mtDNA tests. In this fun and interactive lecture we will cover the direct maternal line test, including its pros and cons, and the best time to use it. Similarly, we will talk…
DNA Testing
Making YDNA and mtDNA Part of Your Family History
Diahan Southard
7.0K views
With the advent of autosomal DNA testing, many are missing out on the power of the YDNA and mtDNA tests. In this fun and interactive lecture we will cover the direct maternal line test, including its pros and cons, and the best time to use it. Similarly, we will talk…
Fri, March 4 2016: 0:00 UTC
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1:38:00
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Organizing Your Genetic Genealogy
Diahan Southard
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Organizing Your Genetic Genealogy
In this one-of-a-kind lecture we will discuss various methods for keeping track of your DNA matches- especially your autosomal DNA matches. We will first discuss what kind of information you need to keep track of, and why. We will cover the basics of Excel, Word, email folders and correspondence. We…
DNA TestingSoftware
Organizing Your Genetic Genealogy
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Diahan Southard
15.3K views
In this one-of-a-kind lecture we will discuss various methods for keeping track of your DNA matches- especially your autosomal DNA matches. We will first discuss what kind of information you need to keep track of, and why. We will cover the basics of Excel, Word, email folders and correspondence. We…
Wed, November 11 2015: 0:00 UTC
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